FAQ

RISE Services is a mission-driven organization dedicated to
empowering individuals with disabilities by providing personalized, community-based support services that promote
independence, inclusion, and success in the workplace.

We specialize in:

• Supported Employment Services
• Job Coaching & Job Development
• Discovery
• Youth Pre-Employment Transition Services
• Work-Based Learning

Our team brings decades of experience in human services, and we operate under the values and quality standards of
CARF International, ensuring that each person we serve receives
high-quality, ethical, and person-centered support.

RISE Services partners with individuals, families, schools, community agencies, and employers to create real opportunities and lasting change.

At RISE Services, we bring deep expertise and a proven track record in
helping individuals with disabilities achieve meaningful, competitive employment.
Here’s what sets us apart:

• Human Services Expertise

  Our team has decades of experience in the disability and employment support fields, offering person-centered services that empower individuals to succeed in the workplace and in life.

• Commitment to Quality

  We follow the highest standards in service delivery, including the values and practices of
  CARF International, ensuring ethical, accountable, and measurable results.

• Individualized Support

  We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Our Employment Specialists provide personalized support tailored to each person’s strengths, goals, and work preferences.

• Trusted by Families, Schools & Employers

  RISE Services is a respected partner to community agencies, school systems, employers, and families — all working together to support each client’s success.

Choose RISE Services — where ability is recognized,
goals are supported, and
everyone deserves the chance to thrive.

Employment First is a belief and approach that says
everyone deserves the chance to work — no matter their disability.
It means that getting a real job in the community, earning a fair wage, and working alongside people without disabilities should be the
first choice, not the last.

For individuals with disabilities and their families, Employment First offers hope, purpose, and independence. It focuses on
each person’s strengths, interests, and goals to help them find meaningful work that fits their life.

With the right support — like job coaching, training, and ongoing guidance — people with disabilities can not only get jobs, but keep them and grow in their careers. Employment First also encourages schools, service providers, and employers to work together to create more opportunities and remove barriers to success.

At its heart, Employment First is about
believing in potential, promoting inclusion, and building brighter futures — one job at a time.

At RISE Services, our work is guided by a deep commitment to
inclusion, equity, and opportunity for all.

We believe that:

• Everyone has the right to work — fairly, competitively, and with dignity, regardless of ability.
• Inclusion isn’t optional — it’s essential. We advocate for workplaces and communities where people of all abilities are welcomed and valued.
• Equity means access — we work to remove barriers and create individualized paths to success.
• Person-centered support drives real outcomes — every individual deserves a plan that reflects their unique strengths, goals, and voice.
• Partnerships are powerful — we collaborate with families, employers, schools, and agencies to build strong, sustainable networks of support.

Our vision and mission are rooted in these values — ensuring that
anyone who wants to work can work.